Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression (√5 + 3√2)(√5 - 2√2) and Simplify the radical ³√x^15

Solution

Let's go through each question one by one and solve them.

Question 1

You are asked to simplify the expression:

(5+32)(522)(\sqrt{5} + 3\sqrt{2})(\sqrt{5} - 2\sqrt{2})

This is a binomial product, and we can expand it using the distributive property (FOIL method):

(5+32)(522)=55+5(22)+325+32(22)(\sqrt{5} + 3\sqrt{2})(\sqrt{5} - 2\sqrt{2}) = \sqrt{5} \cdot \sqrt{5} + \sqrt{5} \cdot (-2\sqrt{2}) + 3\sqrt{2} \cdot \sqrt{5} + 3\sqrt{2} \cdot (-2\sqrt{2})

Now let's simplify each term:

  1. 55=5\sqrt{5} \cdot \sqrt{5} = 5
  2. 5(22)=210\sqrt{5} \cdot (-2\sqrt{2}) = -2\sqrt{10}
  3. 325=3103\sqrt{2} \cdot \sqrt{5} = 3\sqrt{10}
  4. 32(22)=62=123\sqrt{2} \cdot (-2\sqrt{2}) = -6 \cdot 2 = -12

Now, add all these terms together:

5+(210)+310+(12)5 + (-2\sqrt{10}) + 3\sqrt{10} + (-12)

Combine like terms:

512=75 - 12 = -7 210+310=10-2\sqrt{10} + 3\sqrt{10} = \sqrt{10}

Thus, the expression simplifies to:

107\boxed{\sqrt{10} - 7}

This corresponds to Option C.


Question 2

Simplify the radical expression:

x153\sqrt[3]{x^{15}}

The property of radicals and exponents states that:

xmn=xm/n\sqrt[n]{x^m} = x^{m/n}

So in this case:

x153=x15/3=x5\sqrt[3]{x^{15}} = x^{15/3} = x^5

Thus, the simplified expression is:

x5\boxed{x^5}

This corresponds to Option D.


Do you want more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. Simplify (7+23)(743)(\sqrt{7} + 2\sqrt{3})(\sqrt{7} - 4\sqrt{3}).
  2. Simplify (35+2)(352)(3\sqrt{5} + \sqrt{2})(3\sqrt{5} - \sqrt{2}).
  3. Simplify x84\sqrt[4]{x^8}.
  4. Simplify (23+5)(235)(2\sqrt{3} + 5)(2\sqrt{3} - 5).
  5. Simplify x126\sqrt[6]{x^{12}}.

Tip: When simplifying expressions involving radicals, always look for patterns like the difference of squares or the application of exponent rules to reduce the expression.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Binomial Expansion
Radicals and Exponents
Simplification

Formulas

(a+b)(a-b) = a^2 - b^2
³√x^m = x^(m/3)

Theorems

Difference of Squares Theorem
Radical Exponent Property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12